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Seaham Pupils Enjoy New Forest School Thanks to Community Makeover
Pupils at Seaham Trinity Primary School are now enjoying a newly revitalised forest school area, thanks to a major makeover carried out by volunteers from Karbon Homes and Esh Construction. The transformation was made possible through Karbon’s Unlocking Social Value programme, which connects the s...
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Row erupts over controversial mural at North East pub after complaints
The owners of The Boat Club in Durham City have applied for retrospective advertising consent after unveiling the new facade earlier this year
Historic Stockton and Darlington Railway Sections Saved Through £7m Durham Project
Parts of the world’s first passenger and goods railway have been preserved for future generations thanks to a council-led active travel initiative. Four sections of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) – marking 200 years since it carried the world’s first passengers – have now bee...
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Durham Lumiere 2025 travel advice as thousands expected at last ever festival
Timings, buses and travel tips plus remaining Lumiere ticket availability
Air Ambulance Heroics Inspire County Durham Woman to Help Secure Charity’s Future
A County Durham woman whose life was saved by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has thrown her support behind the charity’s new £2.5 million fundraising appeal. Samantha Hymers, 29, from Chilton, sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision on the A167 near Newton Aycliffe on...
Near miss at County Durham school prompts 20mph zone and humps on ‘rat run’ road
A 20mph zone and speed cushions in a “rat-run” County Durham estate have been backed by councillors.
County Durham driver banned after taking cannabis to 'relieve pain in the leg'
A driver who police believe performed a handbrake turn as he was followed was found to have drugs in his possession and in his system.
Climate campaigners take to Durham streets to demand urgent action
Climate campaigners marched in Durham in the UK’s first event of its kind, calling for urgent climate justice ahead of COP30,
County Durham firm chosen for major civil engineering framework
County Durham-based Esh Construction has been appointed as a contractor on the YORcivil Major Works framework by YORhub.
Durham law student killed in 'hit-and-run' suffered blunt force head injury
Durham University student Abigail Eggleston died of a blunt force head injury after being struck by a car in an alleged ‘hit and run’ at Neville's Cross.
Teenager admits blackmail after County Durham pub punch sparks demands for cash
Taylor Dunn, now 19, punched the victim during an encounter outside the Flass Inn, Ushaw Moor, then weeks later demanded £400 to “keep your house safe” - eventually extorting £650 through a series of escalating threats.
Woman charged with failure to provide after two-car smash closed County Durham road
A woman in her 40s has been arrested and one person was taken to hospital after a crash on Howden Bank, Lanchester.
158 homes approved despite warning County Durham roads and facilities can't cope
Plans for 158 new homes have been approved despite residents’ concerns that local facilities and roads would not be able to cope with the extra demand.
LNER issue do not travel warning for remainder of day after 'major disruption'
Following major disruption between Newark Northgate and Retford, LNER has issued a do not travel warning for the rest of the day
One-car crash in County Durham village causes rush-hour disruption
Emergency services were called to Brandon, in County Durham, after a rush-hour crash.
Child taken to hospital after being hit by car in County Durham
Emergency services were called to Frederick Street in Meadowfield, County Durham on Sunday after a child was hit by a car.
Driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash as police issue warning
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash that left a car on its side.
Deerbolt inmate serving 54-month sentence for violence broke jaw of prison officer
A young inmate serving a lengthy sentence for a vicious street attack will spend extra time behind bars following a sudden assault on a prison officer.
Listed: Christmas light trails and switch ons in the North East this festive season
Christmas light switch ons and light trails are taking place in Darlington, Durham and Beamish this year - here's a list of where you can go this season.
BBC star begins 135-mile trek through County Durham in Children in Need challenge
BBC Radio 2 presenter, Sara Cox, is starting a 135-mile journey through the North East today, to raise money for Children In Need.